Didn't quite like the CX 300-II - Sounded fairly bloated and muddy.
Unfortunately did not audition the ATH-IM50 yet; I like the Final Audio Design Heaven 2 though, directly driven out from my iPod Shuffle it presents mids in a very sweet maner.

Also, you might want to consider the form factor preference - I like the conventional wire "straight down" design of the Heaven 2. "Over the ears" IEMs take me too long to wear with lots of fumbling.
However having the wire looping over the ears might help in reducing microphonics.


Perhaps you might want to spend some time and audition the ATH-IM50 over at E1 - AKG.
The Heaven 2 you should be able to audition at any Jaben branches.

Just came across this sales thread then thought of your post: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3340177
If possible you might want to save up, since you know you already like the MD1R MK2.



Have fun, and don't forget to report back on your impressions of the ATH-IM50 here after testing: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3115641

Are you open to using earbuds?
I have issues with iems in my ear while sleeping sideways, shifted my attention to earbuds and never looked back.

Slightly above your budget at RM115 - Check out the Blox BE3 earphones. 30USD + 7USD shipping, sounds mighty good for the price, easily sounds better and much more durable than the Yuin PK3/PK2:
http://www.bloxearphone.com/purchase.htm

This post has been edited by Enigmatic: Sep 22 2014, 09:50 PM

You can drop by Jaben to audition the HD650/HD600 and see which one works better for you.
Another alternative at the RM1xxx price range is the HE-400i - But I am not sure how that sounds. It's a known fact that the Senns are excellent for Jazz genre type music.

liquidgal

This post has been edited by Enigmatic: Sep 23 2014, 01:58 PM

I second the recommendation on the Blox BE3 - Superb pair of earbuds for the price.
I personally did not like the Yuin PK2 (sorry psychoactive) - Too tonally coloured for my taste.

You can get it from BLOX (it's showing as available on my side though, else feel free to drop them an email)
http://bloxearphone.com/purchase.htm

Or you can get it from screwedpeep's bulk too, especially if you do not have Paypal.

I'm not too sure about the Baldoor - But I know subwoof3r from Head-fi has both the BLOX BE3 and Baldoor, and rated the BE3 over the Baldoor (even bought 3 pairs of BE3 now).

With that alone, I do not think I will bother with the Baldoor.

Well, and that too, I agree.
I'll order the Baldoor, see if I have time to catch up with it.